Display basket or receptacle



G. J. GENEBACH DISPLAY BASKET 0R RECERTACLE Filed Dec. 5, 1923 gwuenl oz Georye J. fianebaoh attorney Patented den. 13, 1925.

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GEORGE J. GENEBAC OF BATTLE MICHIGAN, ASSIGNOB, IBY MESNE AS- SIGNMENTS, T0 UNZTED STEEL do "WIRE GOEEPJPLNY, OF BATTLE CREEK, MICHIGAN,

A CORPORATION MICHIGAN.

DISPLAY BASKET GR RECEPTACLE.

Application filed December 5. 1923.

To all whom it may concern:

Be it known that l, GEORGE J. Giinnnaon, citizen of the United States, residing at Battle Creek, county of Ualhoun, State of Michigan, have invented certain new and useful ln'iprovements in Display Baskets or Receptacles. of which the following is a specification.

This invention relates to improvements in display baskets or receptacles.

The main object of this invention is to provide an improved wire basket or receptacle which is adapted for use in displaying merchandise such as fruit, small articles in self-serve stores and the like, and which may be used for general purposes, the receptacle being detachably secured to a stand.

Objects pertaining to details and economies of my improved basket or receptacle will definitely appear from the detailed description to follow.

I accomplish the objects of my invention by the devices and means described in the following specification. The invention is clearly defined and pointed out in the claims.

A structure which is a preferred embodiment of my invention is clearly illustrated in the accompanying drawing forming a part of this application, in which:

Fig. l is a perspective view of my improved display basket or receptacle assembled for use.

Fig. II is a perspective view with the basket indicated by dotted lines in collapsed position thereon.

Fig. Ill. a detail section showing details of construction and the manner of securing the basket to the stand.

Fig. TV is a fragmentary bottom view of the basket.

In the drawing similar reference numerals refer to similar parts in all of the views.

The basket illustrated is formed entirely of metal, the side and bottom slats 1 and 2 being formed integrally of wire, the slat members being formed of folded pieces of wire, the bights 3 being disposed in overlapping relation and welded together. The hoops are also formed of wire, the side hoops 4: being arranged on the outer sides of the slats and secured thereto by spot welding. The bottom hoop 5 is arranged on Serial No. 678,661.

the under side of the slats and secured thereto by spot welding. Tie members 6 are sc cured to the bights of opposed slat members, see Fig. IV.

The stand comprises legs 7 formed of pieces of wire folded upon itself with the b-ight portions 8 thereof offset to provide feet. The upper ends of the legs are turned inwardly at 9 so that the hoop may rest thereon.

Clip pieces 10 are secured on the under sides of the inturned ends of the legs, the hook bolts 11 being arranged through these clips and arranged over the hoops thereby clamping the receptacle upon the 'inturned ends.

The base fran'les 12 are formed of pieces of wire bent into angular form, the angles being disposed between the arms of the legs and welded thereto. This forms a very rigid stand structure; at the same time it is light in weight and economical to produce. The basket may be readily attached to or detached from the stand, and when detached can be inverted thereon as shown in Fig. 11. This is of great convenience in that it permits the use of the basket as a basket generally, or for display purposes. and also, in shipping, a number of the baskets and stands may be arranged in nested relation for shipment and storage.

I have illustrated and described my improvements in an embodiment which I have found very practical. I have not attempted to show certain modifications or adaptations which I contemplate as I believe the disclosure made will enable those skilled in the art to which my invention relates to embody or adapt the same as may be desired.

Having thus described my invention what I claim as new and desire to secure by Letters Patent is:

1. In a display stand, the combination of a metal receptacle comprising angled slat members and a bottom hoop welded thereto adjacent the angles, legs formed of loops of wire disposed with their bi ght ends down wardly and constituting feet, the upper ends of said leg members being turned inwardly. angular horizontally disposed bracing frames formed of wire arranged with their angles between and secured to the arms of said leg members, clip pieces secured to the inturned upper ends of said legs, and book bolts carried by said clip pieces adapted to be engaged with said bottom hoop of said receptacle.

2. In a display stand, the combination of a metal receptacle comprising angled slat members and a bottom hoop welded thereto adjacent the angles, legs formed of loops of wire disposed with their bight ends downwardly and constituting feet, the upper ends of said leg members being turned inwardly, clip pieces secured to the inturned upper ends of said legs, and hook bolts carried by said clip pieces adapted to be engaged with said bottom hoop of said receptacle.

3. In a display stand, the combination of a receptacle provided with a bottom hoop, legs disposed in an upwardly converging relation and having inturned upper ends paced so that the bottom hoop rests upon said inturned ends when the receptacle is arranged thereon, connecting cross pieces for said legs, and means for detachably clamping said receptacle to said inturned ends of said legs engageable with said re-- ceptacle hoop, said receptacle being adapted to be inverted over said legs when disengaged therefrom.

4. In a display stand, the combination of receptacle provided with a bottom hoop, legs formed of loops of wire disposed with their bight ends downwardly, the upper ends of said leg members being turned inwardly, said hoop being adapted to rest thereon, clip pieces secured to the under side of the inturned upper ends of said legs, and hook bolts carried by said clip pieces adaptcd to be engaged with said bottom hoop of said receptacle.

5. In a display stand, the combination of a receptacle, legs, connecting cross pieces therefor, clip pieces secured to the upper ends of said legs, and hook bolts carried by said clip pieces adapted to be detachably engaged with said receptacle, said receptacle being adapted to be inverted over said legs when disengaged therefrom.

6. In a display stand, the combination of receptacle provided with a bottom hoop, legs having inturned upper ends, cross members connecting said legs, clip pieces secured to the inturned ends of said legs, and hook bolts carried by said clip pieces adapted to be engaged with said hoop.

In witness whereof, I have hereunto'set my hand.

GEORGE J. GENEBACH. [1,. s] 

